Foxglove Hideaway

Picnic bench outside of the shepherd's hut
Picnic bench outside of the shepherd's hut
Outside area
Hay bales in the farm field
Kitchen area
Sleeping area
Site entrance
Foxgloves on the side of the road
Kitchen area
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  • Shepherd’s hut on a farm in the North Wessex Downs
  • A five-minute drive from Hungerford and its horse-drawn barges
  • A few minutes’ walk from the local 17th-century pub and a shop
Getting your country fix is easy at Foxglove Hideaway in North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The shepherd’s hut at this site is on Foxglove, a mixed farm of Devon and Angus cattle, Clun Forest sheep, mule sheep, pigs and free-range chickens. With arable crops of barley, wheat, sugar beet and turnips (used as winter food), this is an excellent rural spot to lay low for a while. An everyday agenda here might involve cycling, hiking and stargazing in the North Wessex Downs or visiting the local collection of cafés, pubs and farm shops three minutes’ walk away, which include a 17th-century red brick inn. Hungerford is only a five-minute drive away too, where the Kennet and Avon Canal features boat tours on traditional wide beam boats. In Kintbury (five minutes’ drive), there are also horse-drawn barges in the style of the 19th-century mode of transport. The owners, Simon and Kathe, were foster carers until 2013, when Kathe returned to her nursing career working with vulnerable people. Their shepherd’s hut is designed as a base to explore the local countryside, and already has splendid views over farm fields. Barbecues are kindly allowed.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

No dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Foxglove Hideaway

Inkpen

Hungerford

Berkshire

England

RG17 9QR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.37452°N
-1.4564°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.4 km Charnham Lane
6.4 km Charnham Lane
9 km Bus Shelter
Rail
3.2 km Kintbury Rail Station
5.9 km Hungerford Rail Station
9.6 km Newbury Rail Station
Airport
47.7 km Southampton Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Combe Gibbet (neolithic tomb and a double gibbet): 10 minutes’ drive - The Watermill Theatre (220-seat theatre featuring new and touring shows): 15 minutes - Highclere Castle (Grade I-listed country house): 15 minutes - Crofton Beam Engines (heritage museum): 25 minutes - Reading (town on the Thames with a museum and a 12th-century abbey): 40 minutes - Basildon Park (National Trust site): 40 minutes.

Must see

Highclere Castle and Gardens 8.5 km

Uffington Castle, White Horse and Dragon Hill 24.1 km

West Kennet Long Barrow 27.7 km

Silbury Hill 28.2 km

Avebury Stone Circle 28.3 km

National Trust

Sandham Memorial Chapel 8.9 km

Ashdown House 20 km

The Vyne 26.8 km

Basildon Park 26.9 km

Avebury 28.4 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

INKPEN HOUSE 2.1 km

Walbury Hill - Combe Gibbet - Buttermere - Walbury Hill 2.2 km

Walbury Hill - West Woodhay - Inkpen - Combe Gibbet 2.2 km

Kintbury - Hamstead Marshall - Kennet & Avon Canal - Kintbury 3.2 km

HAMSTEAD MARSHALL PARK 5.2 km

Local events

  • CarFest (Friday, 23 August 2024 – Friday, 23 August 2024)

    Basingstoke, England 22.2 km

  • Reading Festival (Wednesday, 21 August 2024 – Wednesday, 21 August 2024)

    Reading, England 34 km

  • Rewind South (Friday, 16 August 2024 – Friday, 16 August 2024)

    Henley On Thames, England 43.9 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Foxglove Hideaway have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Foxglove Hideaway dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Foxglove Hideaway? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Combe Gibbet (neolithic tomb and a double gibbet): 10 minutes’ drive - The Watermill Theatre (220-seat theatre featuring new and touring shows): 15 minutes - Highclere … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Foxglove Hideaway?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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